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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
7
R M Gow lists ten arguments endorsing the Jersey cow as the most economic dairy producer. Points include high milk fat and solids for butter and cheese, efficiency with less water content, nutritious milk, steady and large milking, docile temperament, attractive conformation, true-to-type breeding, and superior dairy products.
Lumpy milk often results from germs entering via the milk ducts or through circulation from other body parts. Excessive grain rations can contribute. Without local veterinary help, provide a light laxative diet with exercise, reduce grain, and rub the udder with constant massage. A mild physio helps. give epsom salts dissolved in water in a dose based on cow size and condition.
An editorial warns raw dirt in milk is dangerous and outlines simple hygiene steps including clean hands, udders, pasteurization, and clean cups. It cites sources in New York and emphasizes cook dirt safety, with mentions of dairy handling and milk cans. A courtroom exchange about a campaign fund and a note on alfalfa productivity are also touched.
Foot-Base product marketed to ease dancing pain. claims broad demand as dancing parties become daily events. Advertises Druggists report high sales of Allen S. Foot-Base with a free trial package and distribution through Le Roy New York vendors.
London Special Correspondent reports on local visits and gatherings across High Point district. families and neighbors share Sunday activities at Latimers Rippees and Gilley homes while Miss Lillian Kelley receives praise for teaching. A pie supper at High Point Friday drew strong attendance and lively music.
This advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. It touts remarkable cures and a worldwide reputation, noting the product is for sale by all dealers.
Memorial tribute from the Houston Herald notes Clara Rogers Gaskill’s long service and dear memory. The piece laments her sudden passing and expresses deep affection with prayers for eternal rest.
A historic ad claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles for men and women and regulates children's bladder issues. It promises a two month treatment from a one dollar bottle and offers testimonials, sending by mail from Dr. E. W. Fall in St. Louis. Sold by druggists.
Purported remedy advertisement touts Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser as flushes for winter waste and poisons. It promises to purify stomach liver and kidneys, with Dr King’s New Life Pills as a superior blood purifier. Also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for various hurts.
Postmaster Selph of St Louis to organize a parcel post intermediary system between farm producers and city buyers. Missouri Illinois Iowa Arkansas and Oklahoma farmers urged to send names addresses and product types for eggs butter general produce and related items. Lists will be printed and distributed by letter carriers with a semi monthly bulletin planned to publicize the scheme and expand direct producer to consumer sales.
M Craig, previously telegraph operator at Cedar Gap, returns to Mansfield to resume duties as telegrapher at the Visco station. Mr McMillan, who had been acting as telegrapher here, departs for Cedar Gap.
A poetic scene begins with white Easter lilies glowing like marble in moonlight. The Moon and lilies exchange whispers as dawn nears, and Sue arrives with shears to cut the lilies and place them in a vase in the house.
The Republican county central committee met in Heartville on Monday to discuss unity and prospects for the November election. After local sentiment was shared by each committeeman, the group adjourned to meet again on the first Saturday in May.
The Democratic county central committee met in Hartville on Monday afternoon. Chairman Julian resigned as chairman and as Montgomery township committeeman. P. L. Connolly of Clack elected chairman. Tra Rowe named Montgomery committeeman. Bert Hertick resigned as Wood township committeeman. Str. Scarborough elected to fill the vacancy. The committee adjourned to meet at the chairman’s call.
The Hartville circuit court grand jury met and named N. D. Berry foreman along with members C. I. Ellis B. S. Davis T. F. Jones J. C. Pyatt W. H. Claxton W. D. Delk B. D. Keller J. T. Woods J. M. Curtis W. W. Daggett and N. C. Claxton. The group inspected the jail and county farm and discussed several items including tax dodging.
Court attendance rose as cases drew attention. Myrtle Coday won a divorce and 240 acres of salable land as alimony from Raymond Coday. Nelle Norcross obtained a divorce from Harry D. Norcross with no alimony. Alexander Glenn secured a divorce from Alice Glenn amid contest. N J Craig represented plaintiffs and J W Jackson defended for Hartville. Rhea Cook’s divorce was dismissed due to illness of the plaintiff, represented by Col. LO Nieder.
David Bancroft of Kansas City sued De. R.A. Ryan of Norwood for 25000 damages alleging medical negligence after a tree struck Bancroft two years earlier, breaking his collar bone and fracturing both legs. The jury stood six to six and the case will be listed for the next term.
The jury awarded W. J. Freeman $225 damages against the Frisco in a dispute over a car of apples shipped from Cedar Gap to Arkansas. Freeman claimed $275 for transit damage after the Thayer transfer. The railroad offered $10. Freeman had sued for $500.
Alfred J Williams sued Frank C O Malley a St Louis attorney and administrator of the Margaret O Malley estate over a $2500 dispute. Plaintiff was represented by N J Craig of Mansfield while Mansfield Cox aided O Malley in defense. A motion for a new trial was overruled.
The jury awarded Chas Dunlap $1000 actual and $1000 punitive damages against G W Lark for alienating the affections of his wife. The case was appealed.
The Hartville Democrat summarizes ongoing matters including the Joel F Short vs Joseph V Lee case continued. Criminal dockets show State v Ben Hutsell drunkenness in church house continued, State v Dr C KE Barnes liquor license violations continued, State v William Flinchman liquor sales continued, State v Guy Curtis felonious assault plea to common assault with a $25 fine.
The docket lists stay of execution for 90 days in Monroe Cantrell case, dismissals and payments of witness fees, continuances on several matters, guilty pleas and prison terms for forgery and burglary, training school commitments for underage defendants, fines for gambling, various civil actions with judgments, title suits and quiet title decrees, divorces, changes of venue, and continued or resolved cases across multiple plaintiffs and defendants including banks and milling firms.
State of Missouri, county notice that guardian and curator D F P Sikes insane will apply to Probate Court at May 11 1914 to resign guardianship and curatorship. A D Hanks is guardian and curator for D B Sites insane.
Evans elected mayor and Creer marshal in Hartville. Ward one aldermen Wood and Prophet chosen, Kerr second ward, Summers third ward. J W Jackson and G C Murrell named school directors. Hartville Democrat.
Smoke National and Silk Tie cigars offered for sale by Mansfield Hotel Mason's Drug Store Mansfield Drug Co Brentlinger and Son and Steve Yates Adv.
Hartville Democrat reports Joseph A McKinley declines to run again for superintendent after six years with Hartville schools. He served three years as principal and three as superintendent, signaling transition for the district.
J A Stafford of Ava becomes new owner of the J F Robinett stock after farmer sold his store and returned to Springfield. Stafford plans to continue the business in Ava.
In Mountain Grove last week C M Mitchell and E G Neighbors were elected on the Citizens ticket as members of the school board.
A pleasing Easter program was rendered at the MoE church Sunday evening. Frisco station agent Cedar Gap W D Blansett becomes a new subscriber. Plenty of rain and cool weather last week with light snow Saturday. The planned trade of H C Crider farm for Dene Turner residence has been declared off.
The M. EB Ladies' Aid Society met Friday with Mrs. I. MM. Rogers. The next meeting will be with Mrs. GS Burney on April 24.
Mrs C J Wilson visited Mountain Grove and Springfield last week. W A Brasher offers thanks for renewal.
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